M1.9 Depth: 58.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Aradippou, Kypros (Cyprus)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 13:15:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 13:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Aradippou, Kypros (Cyprus). With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
58.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 13:15:42 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Kypros
City
Aradippou
County
Demos Aradippou
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.93908, 33.59089
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.9 km
Shallow
58.9 km
58.9 km — deeper than the regional average (25.5 km)
Regional average: 25.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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